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PENSION savings and funding retirement have been put under the spotlight, with many being left wondering whether they will have enough money during this time of their life. From the state pension to private pensions and savings, how much is needed for a comfortable retirement? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

STATE PENSION age is the age at which an eligible person can claim the state pension, and those who have reached this age may be able to get a cash payment which is worth up to £4,5000 per year, as Martin Lewis explained on Good Morning Britain today. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE officers have seized £800,000 in cryptocurrency together with a massive drugs package sent from the UK. Firearms specialists from the Western Australia Meth Transport Team raided a property in Perth where they arrested two people before recovering the huge drugs haul and an electronic device holding the cryptocurrency. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

Sparkling, comfortable party heels, once mere fantasy footwear but now a feasible choice for women with bunions, are set to be a big winner this Christmas for Sole Bliss, the British shoe and comfort specialist. The lifestyle-changing brand, created with unique footbed technology by accessories expert Lisa Kay, is forecasting a £2m turnover in 2020 as it starts to make strides ...

STATE PENSION claimants are set to see their payments rise next year, with this payment due to rise in April 2020, under the triple lock. How much is the state pension increasing by? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

UNIVERSAL CREDIT and Pension Credit claimants, as well as some other benefits recipients, have been due a Cold Weather Payment this winter. Which postcodes have been affected so far this year? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

TESCO, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have all previously offered customers who have spent a certain amount in one transaction, money off fuel. Are these supermarket deals worth it? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

CHRISTMAS 2019 is fast-approaching, but from childcare to gifts, this time of year can often be a challenging time when it comes to keeping to a budget. As the festive period approaches, what are some top tips on how to save money at Christmas? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

The pound rose against the US dollar as UK election optimism increased after the latest opinion poll, leaving the pairing trading around $ 1.299. Sterling received a boost on Tuesday despite data showing the UK’s construction sector still remained firmly in contraction territory. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

AN American blockchain expert has been accused of helping North Korea develop cryptocurrency. Police swooped on Virgil Griffith, who also goes by the name RomanPoet, when he returned after delivering a conference speech entitled Blockchain and Peace at a cryptocurrency conference held in the brutal dictatorship. Daily Express :: Finance Feed